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Hinsdale Hallelujah concert features Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and Mozart concertoDec 03, 2025 12:06 pm - A new nonprofit, Musical Arts of Greater Chicago, is establishing Hinsdale as a classical music hub. They are presenting a free concert featuring Handel's Messiah and Mozart's Coronation Concerto on Dec. 6.
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Hanover Township to host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Dec. 12Dec 03, 2025 12:01 pm - The community is invited to attend Hanover Township’s Cookies and Cocoa with Santa from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at the Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St. in Elgin.
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Neighbors helping neighbors: Des Plaines area volunteers cook, deliver 700 Thanksgiving dinnersDec 03, 2025 12:00 pm - The Des Plaines Community Foundation, Sysco Chicago and Sunrise Grill all worked together to provide and deliver Thanksgiving Day dinners. As a result, more than 700 recipients, including homebound seniors and people with disabilities, had a very happy Thanksgiving.
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38th annual Dickens in Dundee ushers in holiday festivitiesDec 03, 2025 11:08 am - The annual Dickens in Dundee festival kicks off the Christmas season with tree lighting ceremonies, living windows, visits with Santa, and entertainment in both East and West Dundee.
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Axiom Brass brings holiday cheer to Chamber Music on the FoxDec 03, 2025 10:16 am - Axiom Brass, a renowned Chicago-based brass ensemble, is set to bring holiday cheer with their festive concerts in Woodstock, Aurora and Elgin.
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Lombard rings in the holidays with Jingle Bell JubileeDec 03, 2025 9:51 am - The Lombard Jingle Bell Jubilee on Dec. 6 features various holiday events hosted by local organizations, including a Victorian Christmas, Cookie Walk, caroling, tree lighting, and concerts.
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Hanover Township to distribute holiday meal boxes beginning Dec. 17Dec 03, 2025 9:30 am - Hanover Township will distribute holiday meal boxes beginning Wednesday, Dec. 17 at the Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Avenue in Hanover Park.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to present ‘Lessons & Carols’ on Dec. 14Dec 03, 2025 12:41 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host a special "Lessons & Carols" service on Dec. 14, featuring music, Scripture readings, and reflections on the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Just Smile launches winter coat drive to help families in needDec 03, 2025 12:29 am - Just Smile, a nonprofit ministry, is launching a community coat drive from Dec. 1-20 to collect new and gently used coats for families in need. Donations can be dropped off at various locations in Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, DeKalb, and Geneva.
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Shepherd of the Prairie hosts Blue Christmas serviceDec 03, 2025 12:15 am - A Blue Christmas service in remembrance of loved ones who have died will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.